Two men were caught on camera stealing a Christmas tree and fake presents from the Stuft Burger Bar last week. In a very ‘Grinchy’ manner, one man is seen carrying the tree away, while the other loads up with presents and takes them away. Then, one of the men returns to the scene to kick the remaining boxes. The restaurant is offering a year of free burgers to anyone who can provide information about the crime or returns the tree.
Theft in Greeley: Misdemeanor or Felony?
In Greeley, Windsor, and Evans, the charges for Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 – are based on the value of the item taken. For items valued under $2,000, the Theft is charged as:
- A class 3 misdemeanor if the value of the item is between fifty and two hundred ninety nine dollars in Washington County ($50 – $299)
- A class 2 misdemeanor if the value of the item is between three hundred and seven hundred forty nine dollars ($300 – $749)
- A class 1 misdemeanor if the value of the item is between seven hundred fifty and one thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars ($750 – $1,999)
For items valued $2,000 or more, the Theft is charged as:
- A class 6 felony if the value of the item is between two thousand and four thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars in Yuma County ($2,000 – $4,999)
- A class 5 felony if the value of the item is between five thousand and nineteen thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars ($5,000 – $19,999)
- A class 4 felony if the value the item is between twenty thousand and ninety nine thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars ($20,000 – $99,999)
- A class 3 felony if the value of the item is between one hundred thousand and nine hundred thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars ($100,000 – $999,999)
- A class 2 felony if the value of the item is one million dollars or more ($1,000,000 and up)
Christmas Tree Theft in Weld County – A Misdemeanor Crime
Based on the information provided, the Christmas tree Theft would almost certainly be charged as a misdemeanor. The tree, decorations, and empty wrapped boxes would most likely not total more than $2,000.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for Theft, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009. We can also meet with your friend or family member at the Weld, Morgan or Logan County Jail for a jail visit or attorney meeting. Together, we can protect your future.
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